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Global coronavirus caseload tops 142.6 million: Johns Hopkins University
The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 142.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.04 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
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58 people test Covid-19 positive at Param Shantidham old age home in Mumbai
Amid the surge in coronavirus cases across the country, at least 58 people tested positive for Covid-19 at Panvel's Param Shantidham old age home in Maharashtra
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Covid-19: Maharashtra Ambulance service receives over 9,000 calls daily
With the number of fresh Covid-19 cases surging on a daily basis, the Maharashtra Emergency Medical Services in Pune has been receiving over 9,000 calls per day for ambulances
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PM Modi wishes people on Ram Navami, asks to follow Covid-19 guidelines
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked people to follow the Covid-19 guidelines, saying the message of Lord Ram to all of us is that they should follow the appropriate behaviour
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US focussed on expanding global vaccination, manufacturing to end Covid-19
The United States is deeply focused on expanding global vaccination, manufacturing, and delivery -- all of which will be critical to ending the Covid-19 pandemic, the State Department has said
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Coronavirus vaccine shot may cost Rs 1,000 in private market: Sources
Could be priced at Rs 600-650/dose for institutional sales
Tracking course of coronavirus infection outbreak in India very closely: US
The United States is tracking the course of the Covid-19 outbreak in India very closely, the State Department has said
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Delhi Police sets up green corridor for tankers carrying oxygen to hospital
Delhi Police on Tuesday said that it had set up a green corridor for the movement of oxygen containers from source to a hospital treating Covid-19 infection
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J&J to resume rollout of Covid-19 vaccine in Europe with safety warning
Use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was temporarily halted by US regulators last week after rare brain blood clots combined with a low blood platelet count were reported
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Army to convert Delhi Base Hospital to Covid-19 facility for its personnel
Indian Army will from Thursday convert its Base Hospital located in Delhi Cantt into an exclusive Covid-19 facility for Indian armed forces and veterans
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UP announces free Covid-19 vaccination for all above 18 years from May 1
Uttar Pradesh will provide the Covid-19 vaccine free of cost from May 1, as India's vaccine net widens to include all people over the age of 18
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Govt waives import duty on Remdesivir API, injections and specific inputs
The import of Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), injections and specific inputs have been made import duty free till October 31
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Lockdown must be the last resort, says Modi as India grapples with Covid-19
Modi asks migrants to stay where they are, tells states to instil confidence
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Prioritise country first, PM Modi tells Covid-19 vaccine makers
"He has asked the industry to prioritise deliveries to meet the country's needs first and then focus on global supplies," said a person in the know, who did not wish to be named.
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$1-bn outflows: FPIs turn wary of India on worsening coronavirus crisis
Covid-19, US yields, dollar to weigh on equity flows in the near term
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Despite grim outlook, fiscal stimulus unlikely for India Inc this year
"The impact on GDP would not be significant due to lockdowns in some states and the estimates made in the Budget have been conservative," said another government official
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Maharashtra govt may impose 15-day lockdown starting Wednesday night
At a cabinet meeting in Mumbai on Tuesday, all the ministers demanded a complete lockdown as rising cases have strained health infrastructure in the state
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Manufacturers look to boost capacity as govt enhances vaccination scope
Firms work to secure raw material locally as imports remain a challenge
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Delhi hospitals left with few hours of oxygen: CM Kejriwal's SOS to Centre
Industries can wait for O2, patients can't, Delhi HC slams Centre
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Telangana: Night curfew imposed until May 1 amid rise in Covid cases
Curfew from 9 pm to 5 am till May 1
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